Never been on a fitness holiday? Not sure if it’s for you? That could be about to change.
You see, how you spend a fitness holiday is entirely up to one person: you. You might decide to spend day after day on the beach, relaxing after some hard-hitting morning fitness classes. You might decide to devote your holiday to mastering new activities like mountain biking or paddle boarding. Want to improve your performance in your favourite sport? Then your ideal break might include some one-to-one time with an expert instructor or personal trainer.
The beauty of fitness holidays is that they allow you to mix and match activities to create your own ideal break. So whether you want to push your limits, make new friends or simply keep those holiday calories in check, a feel-good fitness holiday lets you relax as hard as you like.
Simply choose the kind of getaway that appeals, and you’ll find a destination to match…
Help the kids embrace a love for healthy living by introducing them to a variety of sports. Whether it’s a winter holiday learning to ski or summer fun trying out water sports like dinghy sailing, a fitness holiday is an ideal way to fend off boredom. If you’ve ever tried – and inevitably failed – to convince the little ones to enjoy a relaxing day reading by the pool, you’ll know just how important it is to have some exciting activities at hand!
If you’re looking for the most family-friendly health and fitness holidays, Europe is a fantastic place to start. Mediterranean countries like Greecehome to six of our beachclubsare famous for the fond welcome they show little ones. Add in beautiful sunshine for that all-important vitamin D hit, alongside some mouth-watering food, and you’ve got a real crowd-pleaser on your hands.
Our kids’ clubs have proved a hit with kids and parents alike for years. Enjoy some well-deserved rest or head off on a couples’ adventure, safe in the knowledge your kids are having fun. As well as making new friends, they’ll have the chance to get stuck into a selection of water sports under the expert watch of trained instructors.
Not one for lounging by the pool all day? You’re not alone, some of us need to keep active to feel our best.
Recharge your batteries by indulging in your favourite activities, whether that’s sunrise yoga on the beach or long days exploring the area on a road bike. Whatever your preference, there’s no better way to unwind and de-stress.
Balance activity with some intensive relaxation by treating yourself to some ‘me time’ in one of our beachclub spas. Our newly refurbished Alana Beachclub in Croatia boasts some of our best facilities, with not one, but three kinds of sauna, accompanied by hot tubs, a steam bath, hydro massage whirlpool and a huge, 50m2 pool. There’s also an indulgent menu of massages and spa treatments to choose from. Just the thing to ease those aching muscles.
It can be hard to find the time in everyday life to hit your fitness goals. That’s why many people are using their holiday time to really focus on their sporting performance. Maybe you want to improve your cardiovascular fitness? Or develop your strength and stamina? Whatever your personal goals, a fitness holiday is an invigorating way to tackle them.
Fitness classes can be the ideal complement to sporting activities, and they’re found in abundance on a Neilson holiday. Work every muscle group with a circuits class, boost your fitness with a fast and furious HIIT session, or improve your core strength with some relaxing Pilates. We also offer tailored conditioning classes aimed at improving your performance in either cycling, tennis or water sports.
Break away from the norm and get your blood pumping with exhilarating adventure activities. You don’t have to be a seasoned adrenaline junkie – challenging yourself to try something new can give you a huge holiday confidence boost. There’s nothing more exciting that venturing outside of your comfort zone!
One of our most popular adventure activities is mountain biking. Head off on guided rides exploring spectacular trails, tackling unfamiliar terrain and drinking in stunning views. All of our clubs offer mountain biking, but one firm-favourite amongst lovers of two-wheels is the Cosmos Beachclub in Greece. It’s surrounded by rugged mountains, picturesque olive groves and has some of the best singletrack around.
Other all-inclusive adventures could see you wakeboarding, water skiing, windsurfingor dinghy sailing.
Whether you’re a parent in need of some child-free downtime, or a solo traveller looking to make friends, ourBuca Beachclub in Greece may be the answer. Buca Beacchlub shares activity areas with Messini Beachclub, but the main hotel, bar, restaurant and pool areas are for adults and families with older teens (15+).
With no young children to cater to and all kids' clubs next door at Messini Beachclub, there’s even more scope to tailor-make your fitness break. Take advantage of a whole host of activities from tennis to yoga by day, then kick back in the evening with a heavenly early night or some late-night cocktails – the choice is yours.
Hopefully, you’re inspired to throw a few activities into your holiday mix and give the fitness activities a try. A holiday is all about going home feeling happier, healthier and more relaxed than when you arrived, and fitness holidays do just that. They’re a win-win.
In recent years the popularity of taking a holiday that includes an active element such as cycling, hiking or watersports has been growing. Online searches for terms such as ‘activity holidays’ and ‘sport holidays’ are on the increase but what is behind this growth in popularity?
Work and a busy home life can take a lot out of you and make it difficult to find time for yourself. In fact the average UK adult hasn’t learnt or tried a new active hobby in the last five and a half years.
You don't need to be fit to go on a Neilson holiday, but you could go home fitter and healthier after a week or two in the sun.
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